Oil Price Surges As Wells Open in Midwest Shutdown Ended
Tulsa dispatch reports crude oil production and prices rising as the six midwest states end a historic shutdown. Texas leads restorations, 88,000 wells resume, Humble rescinds price cuts, and several states lift or plan to lift restrictions. Output rebounds while refiners feel pinch and gasoline prices begin to adjust. Readying for possible production policy changes, oil circles await formal stock and price implications. Diversified wells reopen across Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma Kansas New Mexico with new pay zones and completions reported in multiple counties.
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Tulsa
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Louisiana
New Mexico
Arkansas
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Humble
Sinclair-Prairie Qil-Marketing Company
Oklahoma Conservations
Kansas Corporation Commission
Miles
Ernest C. Thompson
Texas Talroad Commission
Interstate Air Compact Commission
Lon A. Smith
Railroad Commission
Roosevelt
Guv. Horner
Ilinois
Illinois
Atlantic Oil and Refining Co
Columbia County
Caddo County
Konawa
Seminole Couuty
Genese Pool
Rice County
Wabash County
Ilingis
Reynolds
Jim Wells County
Oklahoma Chief Studies State Tuition Plan For 1940 41
Oklahoma Governor Phillips said state colleges may need tuition in 1940 41 if finances do not improve. The budget committee will assess whether institutions can be kept open without charging all students. A survey will follow to decide on potential closures and nine month terms, as funds face a $5 to $9 million deficit.
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Oklahoma City
Phillips
E. P. Ledbetter
University of Oklahomas Board of Regents
The
Indian Executive Group Resolves Attack On Ickes
The American Indian federation executive body passed a resolution demanding an apology from Interior Secretary Ickes or a lawsuit. It cites National President Joseph Bruner accusing Ickes of deliberate falsehoods in a letter to Rep. Burdick and charges the Bureau of Indian Affairs with hindering citizenship progress and promoting race consciousness.
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Mandan
The
American Indian Federation
Ickes
Joseph Bruner
Sapulpa
Okla
U. S
Usher I. Purldick
Diapa Ickes
Burdick
Eration
Bruner Igaid. Iz
United States
Wei
Secretary of the Interior
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Destructive Fire Ravages Chickasha Cotton Warehouse
In Chickasha today a blaze destroyed the Chickasha Cotton Oil company warehouse, burning more than 3,000 bales of government loan security cotton. Official C. B. Crafford valued the cotton at about 150000 dollars and the rambling half block building at 5 to 6 thousand. Fire Chief Frank Dews could not determine a cause. The blaze was the most destructive in years.
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Crickasha
Chickasha Cotton Oil Company
C. B. Crafford
Frank Dews
Poland Calls Reservists as Europe Presses for War Mobilization
Warsaw reports issued orders calling reservists to the colors with about 300 000 men affected though not official general mobilization. Government seeks readiness amid German aggression and border tensions. Rumors say all classes up to age 40 may be enrolled as civilians flee Warsaw railway station. Requisitions of vehicles included.
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Warsaw
Poland
Reich
Polish Republic
Danzig
Germany
Slavakia
Youth Injured In Gasoline Fire At Ada
Charley Jon Stone, 20, suffered painful arm burns when a small amount of gasoline used to clean a motor ignited near Anderson Grocery at 5061 South Mississippi in Ada. He received treatment and was sent home. Firemen also put out a grass fire at Guy Ellis’s residence, 316 East Fourteenth, with little other damage.
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Charley Jon Stone
Ada
Anderson Grocery
South Mississippi
Guy Ellis
East Fourteenth
Prepare Report on German Agent Ross
Washington Aug 30 The Dies committee will seek guidance from the state department before releasing a report on Dr Colin Ross an agent for German interests. House investigators say Ross registered under protest with the state department and was involved in motion picture work while abroad now believed in Germany. The committee notes he left for Japan then reportedly to Germany and had wider activities beyond agriculture films.
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Dies
State Department
House
D-Tex
Committee On
unAmerican
Colin Ross
Ross
Japan
Germany
Cotton Crop Progress Report From New Orleans Summary
New Orleans reports the national weekly cotton crop progress as of the past week with fair advancement in the eastern and western growing areas. Weather improved in the central region, aiding development across the belt.
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New Orleans
Pickett To Hold Community Fair At School Friday
Pickett 4-H and Adult clubs sponsor a county fair at Pickett School on Friday. Entries open 9:30 a m with exhibits set by 4 p m Livestock poultry crops fruit canning clothing and hand work prizes Cash for oldest antique best woodcraft stamps and 4 H and school exhibits Also contests nail driving needle threading bicycle race cracker eating spoon and egg race most freckled boy and most popular girl plus a concluding ball game Ada merchants and business men helped fund prizes.
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Pickett
Pickett School
Sign Up for 1939 Cotton Price Opens
J W Herron administrative assistant announces the sign-up for 1939 cotton price adjustment payments in Pontonic county. Farmers will sign applications in their townships as they receive their cotton marketing quota cards and report to the AAA office if they already have cards to apply for payments. The office aims to clear applications to begin the 39 performance in October and start on agricultural conservation program payments once cotton applications are in.
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Pontonic
J. W. Herron
AAA
Oklahoma Education Board Pledges Budget Cut
Oklahoma City August 30 the state board of education pledged itself to trim the 11.5 million dollar school aid fund if needed to balance the state budget. The 4 3 vote approved a Harvey of Oklahoma City resolution to act if required noting Gov Phillips will not touch the fund. The deficit is estimated between eight and nine million dollars.
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Oklahoma City
State Board of Education
Oklahoma
W. B. Harvey
Oklahoma City I
Phillips
U S Cracks Widespread Betting Ring
CHICAGO Aug 30 The government charged a broad betting ring tied to horse races with a lottery scheme. Indictments named M L Bidwell Philadelphia publisher and racing news magnate, Charles Bidwell owner of the Chicago Cardinals, and James Rajgen manager of Annenberg Nationwide News Service for conspiracy to further the lottery operation. The cases allege they supplied equipment and information to off track operators. This marks the fourth Annenberg indictment in three weeks.
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Chicago
M. L. ‘Bidwell
Philadelphia
Charles "Bidwell
Stichel
Chicago Cardinals
James Rajgen
Annenberg
Public Can Visit New Junior High Building Sept 10
The new quarter million dollar junior high building will open for patrons and the general public Sunday September 1. Visitors can tour the modern school plant from 3 10 p m with faculty guides. No formal program or dedication speech is planned. Classes will move in when school opens September 1.
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Oes
Dan Procter
Phillips to Talk With Guard Chiefs in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Aug 30 Gov Phillips plans a Saturday conference with Guard chiefs from Oklahoma Colorado New Mexico and Arizona to review qualifications for leading units into battle if war comes The 45th division comprises guard units from these states Santa Fe Aug 30 New Mexico oil conservation commission agrees the petroleum production shutdown should expire at 7 am Friday confirming the shutdown fulfilled its purpose
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Oklahoma City
A. M. Tuthill
Arizona National Guard
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
Phillips Hiere
Oklahoma
Isi
Phillips
Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission
Care In Marketing Card Urged For County's Farmers
Farmers urged to use the correct AAA marketing card for each farm to avoid penalties. Officials warn overplanting cotton risks losing 1939 conservation payments and price adjustment benefits. County AAA allocates 1940 normal yield figures from 1939 production for fair credit.
Quarterbacks of Nears Drive for Membership Goal
President Reed Harmon of the Downtown Quarterbacks club announced the one day drive had passed the two thirds mark. More than 100 members joined and he believed the 150 goal would be reached in three to four days. He welcomed Ada residents and locals interested in East Central college football.
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Reed Harmon
Harmon
Ada
East Central College
Johnson Chosen In Mississippi Nomination Victory
Mississippi returns show Paul Johnson leading Martin Conner by over 25,000 votes for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Johnson drew support from Sen. Theodore Bilbo who backs a third Roosevelt term, while Conner was backed by Sen. Pat Harrison. In Mississippi, the nomination is effectively the election.
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Jackson
Mist
Paul Johnson
Martin Conner
Mississippi
Johnson
Theodore Bilbo
Roosevelt
Conner
Pat Harrison
Bilbo
State Railroad Commission Plans Oil Output Adjustments
The Texas State Railroad Commission announced a planned daily crude oil reduction of about 1 210,000 barrels for September, reducing the current limit by roughly 175,000 barrels. It also said East Texas field output would rise by over 100,000 barrels daily to reach 448,060 barrels.
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Austin
Tex
State Railroad Commission
Texas
Streat East Texas
Morehhan
Hitler names special council for defense of realm
Europe’s powers clashed as Hitler and Chamberlain exchanged notes with no settlement on the German Polish crisis. Hitler’s Berlin meeting led to a six man cabinet council headed by Goering with full powers for defense. Poland began partial mobilization while Warsaw reported the latest notes remained bitter and offered no immediate solution.
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Adolf Hitler
Europe
Chamberlain
Hitler
Britain
Fuehrer
Berlin
Albert Forster
Danzig
Poland
Hermann Goering
Germany
Warsaw
Daladier
France
Paris and London Feel Situation Is No Better or No Worse
Paris and London perceived the crisis as no better and no worse. Britain sent a second note to Berlin to extend negotiations with Hitler while mobilization orders issued. France placed railroads at the army’s disposal as civil defense warnings urged Parisians to evacuate. Mussolini backed a wide settlement of German and Italian claims against Britain, France, and Poland.
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Paris
London
Britain
Berlin
Hitler
France
Mussolini
Poland
Roosevelt Meets War Resources Board In New U S Setup
President Roosevelt, tracking European events, chaired his first session with the newly reorganized war resources board, a panel of industrial experts tasked with readying the economy for emergencies. In the Far East, Japanese Premier Abe warned of firm action against non cooperating powers as Tokyo moves troops toward Manchukuo and Korea amid Soviet concerns.
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Roosevelt
War Resources Board
Far East
Nobuyuki Abe
Japan
China
Korea
Interned in Own Country Not Bad
Americans aboard the German motorship Portland are confined in Everett Washington delaying voyage to Vancouver due to law barring foreign ships with American passengers between ports. Passengers like Miss Virginia Benjes from Burlingame California describe the stay as interesting with German territory and Munich beer.
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Everett
Wash
Portland
Munich
Seattle
Franz Harder
Vancouver
B.C
Virginia Benjes
Burlingame
Calif
Witler
Port Jamble
Puget. Sound
West Virginia CIO endorses third term for Roosevelt
In Buntington West Virginia on August 30 1 P the West Virginia CIO convention passed unanimously a resolution backing a third term for President Roosevelt. John B Easton was unopposed for re election as president of the West Virginia industrial union council and urged the convention to see this as the answer to Roosevelt's enemies.
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Buntingson
W. Va
West Virginia
CIO
Roosevelt
John B. ‘Easton
Industrial
Union Council
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